510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTuttnauer EZ Plus Series Electronic Tabletop Autoclaves
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. · FLE Sterilizer, Steam
Cleared on Dec 8, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K090783 (Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd., 2009) and 3 other predicates after a 171-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2001. 10 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 8, 2011
- Review
- 171 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FLE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K003470 (2001). 8 ancestors in all, the oldest K850264 (1985). 10 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK003470 Ehs Series Table Top Autoclave, Models 2540 and 3870Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. · 2001
- 3 generations backK032192 Pre-Vacuum Autoclave with Steam Generator and Vertical Sliding Door…Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2004
- 2 generations backK063711 Tuttnauer Prevacuum Steam Heated Autoclave, Models 6990 SP-1A, 66120…Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK090783 Tuttnauer Elara-11 Pre-Vacuum Tabletop AutoclaveTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2009
- This deviceK111736 Tuttnauer EZ Plus Series Electronic Tabletop AutoclavesTuttnauer Co., Ltd. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK143311 Pre-vacuum Tabletop AutoclaveTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK213080 T-Edge 10, T-Edge 11Tuttnauer, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK232658 T-Top 10 & T-Top T-Top 11Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK213457 Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort…Fort Defiance Industries, LLC · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK151597 Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 seriesCefla S.C. · 2016
Showing 5 of 10 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 10 · See all- K143311Pre-vacuum Tabletop AutoclaveTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2015 · cites it directly6descendants
- K213080T-Edge 10, T-Edge 11Tuttnauer, Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K232658T-Top 10 & T-Top T-Top 11Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 2023 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K213457Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort Defiance Industries…Fort Defiance Industries, LLC · 2022 · cites it directly1descendant
- K151597Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 seriesCefla S.C. · 2016 · 2 generations on1descendant
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K003470 | Ehs Series Table Top Autoclave, Models 2540 and 3870 | Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K032192 | Pre-Vacuum Autoclave with Steam Generator and Vertical Sliding Door, Models… | Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K063711 | Tuttnauer Prevacuum Steam Heated Autoclave, Models 6990 SP-1A, 66120 SP-1A… | Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K090783 | Tuttnauer Elara-11 Pre-Vacuum Tabletop Autoclave | Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111736 | Tuttnauer EZ Plus Series Electronic Tabletop Autoclaves | Tuttnauer Co., Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K143311 | Pre-vacuum Tabletop Autoclave | Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K213080 | T-Edge 10, T-Edge 11 | Tuttnauer, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K232658 | T-Top 10 & T-Top T-Top 11 | Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K213457 | Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort Defiance… | Fort Defiance Industries, LLC | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K151597 | Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series | Cefla S.C. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in FLE? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FLE device
- #1 K250168 Life Ultra 25L Tabletop Mono Chamber Steam…score 12.7 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K090783 | Tuttnauer Elara-11 Pre-Vacuum Tabletop AutoclaveSummary page 1…The Tuttnauer autoclaves that are the subject of this 510(k) (EZ Plus Series autoelaves) are claimed to be substantially equivalent to the autoclaves cleared under K090783, K06371 1, K02 1504, and K993856. These predicate devices are equivalent in chamber size and general operation principles. The do… | 2009 |
| * | K063711 | Tuttnauer Prevacuum Steam Heated Autoclave, Models 6990 SP-1A, 66120 SP-1A, 69150 SP-2A…Summary page 1…Tuttnauer autoclaves that are the subject of this 510(k) (EZ Plus Series autoelaves) are claimed to be substantially equivalent to the autoclaves cleared under K090783, K06371 1, K02 1504, and K993856. These predicate devices are equivalent in chamber size and general operation principles. The door design… | 2007 |
| * | K021504 | Tuttnauer Ehs Series Table-Top Autoclave, Model 2540Summary page 1…autoclaves that are the subject of this 510(k) (EZ Plus Series autoelaves) are claimed to be substantially equivalent to the autoclaves cleared under K090783, K06371 1, K02 1504, and K993856. These predicate devices are equivalent in chamber size and general operation principles. The door design and softwa… | 2002 |
| * | K993856 | Tuttnauer Electronic Autoclave, Models E, EA, EK, Eka, EPSummary page 1…at are the subject of this 510(k) (EZ Plus Series autoelaves) are claimed to be substantially equivalent to the autoclaves cleared under K090783, K06371 1, K02 1504, and K993856. These predicate devices are equivalent in chamber size and general operation principles. The door design and software for the EZ… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (10)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 10 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K143311 (Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd., 2015) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K090783.
How does its category compare?
All FLE devicesFLE Sterilizer, Steam: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FLE
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FLE
184in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FLE
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FLE
71in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FLE, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 67 | 1 | 19 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 1 | 21 |
| 2009 | 8 | 109 | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 | 5 | 141 | 1 | 63 |
| 2012 | 5 | 111 | 1 | 69 |
| 2013 | 5 | 241 | 2 | 112 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 113 |
| 2015 | 3 | 302 | 1 | 68 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 76 |
| 2017 | 3 | 233 | 0 | 63 |
| 2018 | 8 | 146 | 1 | 90 |
| 2019 | 5 | 192 | 2 | 91 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 87 |
| 2021 | 5 | 147 | 1 | 81 |
| 2022 | 10 | 133 | 0 | 70 |
| 2023 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 66 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 64 |
| 2025 | 4 | 184 | 0 | 71 |
| 2026 | 3 | 85 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The EZ Plus Series autoclaves are autoclaves designed for sterilizing medical and surgical goods, including both wrapped and unwrapped, solid, hollow, and porous products and goods defined as hollow A (e.g., dental hand pieces; suction pipes) in ophthalmic, dental, and medical clinics; in first aid rooms; and in small laboratories.
Key program features, including sterilization times, temperature, maximum load sizes, and recommended use of each program are listed in the following chart:
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111736 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K111736: Tuttnauer EZ Plus Series Electronic Tabletop Autoclaves.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111736
Report an extraction error
Are you the manufacturer?
Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026